Jake Posted October 17, 2013 Idle Thumbs 128: Dear Mom As the saying goes, "When life gives you an insane shipping schedule, sleeplessness, and you think you may be getting a little bit sick, make an episode of Idle Thumbs where you dig through the mailbag and answer a bunch of quality questions readers have sent in." We'll be back next week with a full episode! Things Discussed: You Listen on the Episode Page Listen in iTunes Subscribe to the RSS Feed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbgdbgdbg Posted October 17, 2013 http://izismile.com/2011/10/23/interesting_star_wars_episode_iv_a_new_hope2_pics.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemariano Posted October 17, 2013 Jake, I loved the Joe Pesci podblast! That was the episode that convinced me to regularly listen to Idle Thumbs. I still hope that Valve will someday release Left 4 Dead Too ... with Joe Pesci. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korax Posted October 17, 2013 I wouldn't call the Catwoman choice in Arkham City an ending because after you make the "correct" decision, there's still at least an hour or two of story to play through. They couldn't really do much with it in any case, as it's part of the Catwoman DLC, and the possibility exists (for the console versions, at least) that you might not have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted October 17, 2013 Sean got it right. Video-games don't punch people, kids punch people (so many times). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted October 17, 2013 Wow, what happened. This episode! I loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sclpls Posted October 17, 2013 I really enjoyed how many introspective moments popped up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFish Posted October 17, 2013 I wouldn't call the Catwoman choice in Arkham City an ending because after you make the "correct" decision, there's still at least an hour or two of story to play through. They couldn't really do much with it in any case, as it's part of the Catwoman DLC, and the possibility exists (for the console versions, at least) that you might not have it. I think Sean was playing it without the dlc? I'm not entirely sure how it works to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted October 17, 2013 Nick: when I was a kid I sprained my ankle doing flips on the carpet after watching Power Rangers Jake: some of them smell; babies smell Sean: please give me your friend code; I have a Pokémon for you. ...I hope you appreciate how fucking long it took to get every variable of that right. (also, not to pressure you into picking a certain starter or anything, but Fennekin evolves into a Wizard) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tberton Posted October 17, 2013 With reference to the "kids are violent" thing, my brother once nearly gouged my eye out with a wooden rhinoceros after watching Ninja Turtles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korax Posted October 17, 2013 I think Sean was playing it without the dlc? I'm not entirely sure how it works to be honest. The ability to play as Catwoman at all (her story bits, challenge rooms, etc.) is the DLC. It was positioned as the new game purchase incentive, and I suspect Sean was playing on PC, so it probably just downloaded with the rest of the game during the installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted October 17, 2013 ET Gone Home made me choke on some pumpkin bread I was eating. I almost died. P.S. I'm assuming that the Sassy nature in intentional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted October 17, 2013 ET Gone Home made me choke on some pumpkin bread I was eating. I almost died. P.S. I'm assuming that the Sassy nature in intentional. Sassy was intentional; "Somewhat vain" was a happy accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted October 17, 2013 I am listening to Episode 80: Happy Dishonored Halloween RIGHT NOW, and it's all your fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sclpls Posted October 17, 2013 Those episodes right when XCOM and Dishonored came out were really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted October 18, 2013 Those episodes right when XCOM and Dishonored came out were really good. It's the Zombie Mode for Blops 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleinhun Posted October 18, 2013 Wow, what happened. This episode! I loved it. I have found that the most reliable way to determine if an episode is good is to check the number of times one of the hosts describes it as "the worst" of "garbage". Maybe they should start putting a count under the "games discussed". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted October 18, 2013 The completely absurd episodes are always the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted October 18, 2013 I loved the opening. Also, the bit where I thought Sean had just drifted off and wanted to go to an irish bar Before finishing his sentence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Leego Posted October 18, 2013 Looking forward to Episode 1 of Idle Mums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeusthecat Posted October 18, 2013 With reference to the "kids are violent" thing, my brother once nearly gouged my eye out with a wooden rhinoceros after watching Ninja Turtles. Ninja Turtles must have been responsible for at least 50% of child injuries during the early 90's. When I was 7 years old, my friend and I were playing Ninja Turtles (and by playing Ninja Turtles I mean we dressed up like Ninja Turtles and did karate moves on each other) and I somehow managed to knock my two front teeth out on the back of his ear. Before I even realized what had happened he picked up my teeth and ran into the living room where our parents were, screaming "Two teeth, two teeth!" before slamming them onto the table. Everyone thought they were his teeth at first until I came out of the room with blood pouring out of my mouth. This was also when I realized whose teeth had been knocked out. Luckily they were still my baby teeth but it still took over a year for my new teeth to grow in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick R Posted October 18, 2013 I got 5 stitches in my eyelid when I was 7 because my sister threw a Ninja Turtle motorcycle toy (with a spiky kickstand!) at my head. While getting the stitches the nurses had to restrain me so I would stay still, since I was freaking out. Said restraint restricted my breathing and I almost suffocated. The whole process gave me an intense fear of needles that I still carry to this day. Turtle Power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melmer Posted October 18, 2013 Well they are the worlds must fearsome fighting team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted October 18, 2013 Let's take a moment to think about all the more unfortunate people who aren't on the Idle Thumbs forums due to Ninja-Turtle accidents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites